Notices to Mariners

07 - 2001

Issue Date: 24 August 2001

Aid: Eagle Island Lighthouse

Area: West Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 8th October 2001, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the light at Eagle Island Lighthouse (A6268) will be replaced by a new solar powered light. This will necessitate the provision of a temporary light for a period of approximately two weeks from about 24th September 2001. The character, phasing and ranges of the existing, temporary and new lights are as follows:

EXISTING LIGHT

Position:

54° 17.0' N

10° 05.5' W

Character:

Fl. (3) W 10s

Fl 0.1, ec 1.6, fl 0.1, ec 1.6, fl 0.1, ec 6.5 = 10s

Range:

23 nautical miles

Height above MHWS:

67 metres

Lighting Time:

24 hours

TEMPORARY LIGHT

Position:

54° 17.0' N

10° 05.5' W

Character:

Fl. (3) W 15s

Fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 9.75 = 15s

Range:

11 nautical miles

Height above MHWS:

68 metres

Lighting Time:

Hours of Darkness

NEW SOLAR POWERED LIGHT

Position:

54° 17.0' N

10° 05.5' W

Character:

Fl. (3) W 15s

Fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 9.75 = 15s

Range:

19 nautical miles

Height above MHWS:

67 metres

Lighting Time:

Hours of Darkness

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued on the establishment of the temporary light and on the commencement of the new solar powered light.